Home     Links     Contact Us     Bookmark  
 
   Homepage      News      Legal Forum      Dictionary  
Home : Legal Forum : Law Enforcement & Police

Should I call the cops?
Find answers to your legal question.





Should I call the cops?

My dad's drunk... he was throwing stuff at me (food, beer, etc.), so I panicked and woke up my mom. Now he left in his car, intoxicated. My mom doesn't want to call the police because... I don't know, something about how if he got pulled over, she'd have to pay the fine (he doesn't have a job).

I'm really scared he's going to come home with a gun or something... I'm really shaky, and don't know what to do. Should I call the police?
Additional Details
My mom wants me to just wait in my room... she's downstairs cleaning up all the stuff he spilled on the floor. My sister's in her room too, but she doesn't know what's going on. I'm 17 and she's 19.


    




John
call reno 911


frdstress
Rating
are you kidding. If you think he is going to kill you you need to call 911 now.. life is a ***** some times.


sarahj
oh my God, I think you should move out of there! you & your sister should just leave & get jobs & an apartment- you are being abused there. & yes, I would call the police but I would definitely move out!


Stacy P
i think its best to call the cops . tell them that your dad is drunk and he's driving . first of all it's safer for your dad so he doesn't get in an accident . tell the cops to try to calm him down before he enters your house . then have the whole family and the cop sit down and talk about whats going on and try your best to calm him down . good luck(=


**<3 my friends! :)**
Rating
i prayed for you. btw im christian. you should definitley call the police!!!! that would actually be called child abuse. god will bless your family. call the police, go and try to find a job (well your mom) and try as hard as you can. he can get arrested and if your mom gets a job you guys will be a lot happier. im not saying money is all but its something you need in your life. you and your sister should try to find jobs also because it can be good on college applications and if you get good grades and stuff you can be up to fiancial aid and live a lot happier life! trust me!! god will bless you in many ways. just remember god loves you and he feels for your family...and go to church one day. some churches have a lot to offer, and they love to help you out. may god bless you in many ways and ill be praying!! :)


Earl J
For the protection of you and yours, call the police. If your father is lucky, he will be stopped for drunk driving before he hurts himself or someone else. Be warned, if he is stopped he will be going to jail and the car will be impounded. It is a small price to pay for the safety of everyone. Besides, you have no idea what he will do when he gets home.
I do not mean to be judgmental. Your dad sounds like an angy drunk and alcoholic and your mother is an enabler. They both need help.


E D
call the cops, and then let his violent, abusive azz sit in jail. If he stays in jail then there is no fine to pay.

Also, since he doesn't have a job, he won;t be missing anything while he's in there.

throwing thins at you is assualt, which is a crime against the "state." therefore, your Mother cannot withdraw or not press charges.

Lock his drunk azz up.


Ika Nikka
I dont know about you but i would definitely call the cops....id rather be safe than sorry..what if he killed your mom? does that not matter? does money matter more? NO! i would call them and give them the license plate number and vehicle description....before he comes back trust me....i have a drug and alcoholic father...he has tried killing my mom lots of times....i always call the cops....ALWAYS!!!


Clancy
Get out of the house. Go to a friends. Tell your counselor and church person and teacher. Then call the Cops! Or call the cops then do all that other stuff. Or just call a bigger guy than him and tell him whats up.


bertha
get the number from the volunteer centres, get people who are bigger size,


Jim
Rating
first tell your mom to hide all the beer, and achoal he has. Well just think, would you rather pay a fine, or have your dad kill a car full of a nice family? Call the cops. He was stupid for doing that. He will understand.


Truth Addict
You are in danger when he returns home.
Others are in danger right now, as he drives the public streets both intoxicated and angry.

There is no question. You should have already phoned the police with his name and a complete description of his vehicle and license plate number.

If your mother does not want to pay to bail him out, she should not do so.
If your mother does not want to pay his legal fees, she should not do so. He can get a public defender.

But you should not allow your own fear of some perceived financial burden stop you from preventing harm to yourself and others by an angry, intoxicated man.


Niki
Rating
she wont have to pay for anything, but yes probably, you should, because you can get a drunk driver off the road.


Courtney x o .
Rating
DON'T heistate? why would you be on Y.A. get on the phone right now...

yeah this happened to me last month except my dad IS crazy,
I ran to my neighbors house and I waited in her bathroom, scared if he'd bring a gun and shoot us.
he's crazy and hates women.....


supermanpally
that's so sad...yeah you should. try and get him in rehab it helps my da was like that too


hello, hello love
Be concerned for yourself and others safety. Calling the police is responsible. He may harm others.

Talk to your sister immediately.

Tell your mom exactly how you feel. If she doesn't reciprocate, then you should leave and go to a safe place, with your sister if possible. Go to a friend or neighbor's house, one who you trust.

Check in with your mom a few times, if the police haven't yet found your father and if she didn't come with you.

Also, your father would probably get a D.U.I. if you immediately call the cops. That means jail time, if no one bails him out. It may also encourage him to get into alcoholics anonymous as well.

I wish you the very best of luck and safety.


Nick
Please call the police. I don't think your mom will have to pay. If he were to come home with a gun, terrible things could happen. It isn't worth your life.


jason z
Rating
call them if you are that scared it is the right thing to do you should not be that scared of your dad


Zane B
Rating
Dont backstab family


Will
Rating
yes, better be safe, rather than sorry. would you rather your mom pay a fine, or possibly get shot?


Moe
He could kill someone while driving. Call the cops.


QUACK i'm a hippo
Rating
yes you should call the police. Its better to be safe than sorry he could come home with anything, he should get help so yes call the police!


Joyce C
you bet you call the cops. your mother is just enabling him. he could hurt you , hurt someone while he is driving or his self. call the cops let him sober up in a jail cell.


James Ford
Rating
Call the police. If he's driving drunk, he could kill someone. Screw the fine, let him sit in jail.


lizzette r
Rating
im sorry to hear this
if you feel like your in danger call the police asap


Kitty Kats r kute
Rating
call the cops


Eight Fingers
Rating
i would !

remember if he is drinking and driving he could hit someone and kill them, or kill himself.....


he needs help


I LOVE KEI~CHAN!
yeah
thats the most responsible thing to do
WHY ARE YOU READING THIS GO CALL THE POLICE


amanda_dedebant
I would definitely call the cops. If your mom doesn't wanna pay the fine, let his *** stay in jail.


Chigoya
Rating
You should call the police right now. He's drive drunk, right? He could kill himself or some innocent pedestrian in the streets. And you're right. He could come home with a gun or something. CALL THE COPS.


guitaroholic 1
Rating
If your Dad has been drinking and he's losing it then you need to call the man. What if he kills somebody or himself. You will carry the guilt all your life. Get with your Mom and make the call.


tay
call the police bc hes going to die and you will to





 Enter Your Message or Comment


User Name:  
User Email:   
Post a comment:




Legal Discussion Forum

 how many times can the police move a bail date ? and is there a time limit they have to get you to answer bail?
a arrest was made in march bail date april then moved to end of june can they keep changing the date ? how long can they keep doing this for, and once bail has been answered and if no charge is given ...


 What Happens When You Are Speeding & Cream A Teenager?
You destroy your vehicles black box, then attempt to have the teen pay for your vehicle which was destroyed by the wreck you caused:

http://www.setexasrecord...


 International student in U.S and arrested because of marijuana possesion under 20 grams?
So I was arrested last year when Studying my freshman year in Florida. I had about 4 grams of weed which was for my personal use obviously. So I had a court date and all that. At the court they told ...


 In Massachusetts, what is the difference between a Sheriff, State Police, and City Police Officer?
It’s my understanding their roles are very different in other parts of the country, especially rural areas.

I see people speeding without care past Sheriffs but a State Police officer ...


 If I walk into a police station and asked them how many cops are on duty can they arrest me?
I'm 6'5 and 405lbs 2...


 Is it illegal if cops?
Okay so I get out the car after my boyfriend drop me at my home..a car rides by then stop another car stops and I don't walk across the apartment to get to my home b/c the car is in my way.They ...


 if CA suspended driving privilege for child support, but have WA license, will CA police catch on?
This person has been driving illegally in CA for over two years. Had two traffic tickets in CA and always lies to police and says lives in WA (he lives in CA). Child support services suspended CA ...


 What do you think will happen to me after serving a 17 year old alcohol?
Tonight at my job at a restaurant I should have id'd these two people but I didn't because I thought they were definitely of age. Turns out one of them was 17 and now I'm scared of ...


 Can Quebec po;ice car stop someone when he has not violated any traffic laws (moving or non-moving violations)?
While driving from New York into Quebec on route 15, I was chased by a Candian Police vehicle coming from the opposite direction, the police made a U-turn and stopped me, but I was driving within the ...


 what are my rights regarding and mip and avoiding a ticket?
i live in a town that revolves around partying and lately parties have been getting busted and most people don't know their personal right i know some but i would like to know more about how to ...


 shoplifting, court date is tomorrow!... Deferral?
My little sister got caught shoplifting fifty dollars worth of accessories. Both of my parents and I will be with her tomorrow as she appears before a D.A. Our dad is telling her that we will be ...


 Give me reasons why or explain why someones hands shake for these reasons?
1. You are told to get a protection order and the clerk in the courts office
ask are you sure this happened and my reply was yes I swear it's true and her hands
where shaking.

...


 Criminal Record Information?
I am doing a research paper on having a Criminal Record. I am almost on my fourth page however i am struggling to find the details of each of these terms and differences between expungement, ...


 Why are handcuffs so uncomfortable?? And why do cops use them?
Ok so i just got out of jail and i was handcuffed a lot. And every time i was in the handcuffs for a long period of time, my hands would begin to hurt. And every time i was being put in handcuffs, ...


 Does the FBI/ CIA checks on people's twitter & facebook accounts?
...


 What state and federal jobs become available with a degree in criminal justice?
I'm intrested in obtaining a degree in criminal justice but I have recently heard that it is nearly impossible to get a good(well paying, benefits etc.) job with just a degree in criminal ...


 Will i go to Juvie? What do you think?
Ok so i am a teen boy and me and my girlfriend robbed a couple of stores. She goes in and buys something, gives me the receipt, i steal it, show them the receipt and the clerks thinks i really ...


 Got a ticket for turning right?
I got a ticket for turning right on a no right turning sign, but the area was a construction area and the sign was put on the sidewalk and no passing car could see it. It was impossible for me to see ...


 how do you think this court case will end? need some answers?
Ok.
My mom was with this guy for 5 years, when they broke up she took it pretty hard. It got worse when he got with his new girlfriend. When he got with his new gf she started harassing us by ...


 Were the cops that go after drug dealers and pimps picked on in high school?
and not invited to parties and never got dates for friday night. Are they mad at the cool people and because they have a badge they can take their revenge? I always wondered ...




Copyright (c) 2009-2011 Wiki Law 3k Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - Trusted legal information for you.
Archive: Forum  |  Forum  |  Forum  |  Links
0.074